Raw Caramel Slice

Posted 2014-11-09 by Jac's Veghead ⇒ follow

Caramel slice is one of my most favourite treats. Sadly it isn't a healthy one. You can imagine my excitement when I stumbled across a healthy, raw version. I just had to share it with you all.

Clean caramel slice.

Don't be put off by the time. Although it takes a few hours to make most of that time is spent waiting for a layer to freeze or an ingredient to soak - not really strenuous labor!

Preparation Time: 2 hours soaking
Cooking Time: 5 hours freezing
Makes: 12 servings

Ingredients
Base
1 cup dates - soaked 1 hr then drained
1/2 cup almond meal
1/3 cup shredded coconut
1 tsp coconut oil - melted

Caramel layer
1 cup dates - soaked 1 hr then drained
1/2 cup coconut oil - melted
1 tbsp tahini
1/4 – 1/2 cup maple syrup
1 cup cashews - soaked 2 hrs then drained
1/3 cup water

Chocolate layer
1/4 cup coconut oil
1/4 cup maple syrup
1/4 cup cacao powder

Method
Base

Blend the dates, almond meal, coconut & coconut oil until smooth. The mix should stick together when pinched.

Pour the mixture into a slice tin lined with baking paper and press it down to form the base.

Place it in the freezer for about an hour.

Caramel layer

Put the dates, coconut oil, tahini, maple syrup, cashews and water into a blender and blend until smooth. Add more water if needed.

Pour caramel mixture on top of the base, smooth as much as possible and pop back into the freezer until it is completely set. Will take about 2 hours.